This morning, representatives from multiple City Departments and other local storm response organizations met at the City’s Emergency Operations. The consensus: The City of Little Rock is prepared for a new round of winter weather expected to impact the region Monday and Tuesday.

Public Works crews are prepared to operate on 12-hour shifts with approximately 90 staff members on the day shift and 38 on the night shift. Around-the-clock shifts will continue until roads are clear. Materials are mixed and distributed with sufficient sand and salt in stock to respond to this event with additional materials being delivered this week. The City will have 12 spreader trucks and two road graders in operation.

Police and Fire Departments along with Emergency Response crews remain at the ready—with vehicles prepared for snowy conditions—to respond as the storm arrives. These crews ask that any drivers that must be on the road be mindful of emergency vehicles. Additionally, they ask that drivers avoid blocking intersections and major streets as this dramatically hinders emergency response times. During severe winter weather, please avoid driving on the streets unless you must.

Fleet Services staff have kept Public Works, Police and Fire equipment and vehicles in operation throughout this winter season and they will work similar 12-hour shifts.

During the day, The City’s Jericho Way Day Resource Center will continue to operate as normal. Van drivers will run routes throughout the City to pick up anyone who needs a ride to a shelter including the Compassion Center, Salvation Army or Union Rescue Mission as well as the Dream Center which will be open at 8:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday evenings.